Siemens WFXD5200UC - Manual (Page 15)

14
Before Using
For the First
Time
The washing machine must be
installed and connected properly
(refer to Page 6).
Before using your washing machine
for the first time:
q Make sure that the supplied
voltage is the same as the voltĆ
age shown on the rating plate.
q Check that the water valves for
the washing machine have
been connected correctly and
are open.
Using For the
First Time
First washing cycle
(without laundry)
Your appliance was tested before
leaving the factory. To remove
residues from production and
testing procedures, the first
washing cycle should be carried out
without laundry in the machine.
q Do not load any laundry.
q Turn on the water tap.
q Open the flap of the detergent
dispenser.
q Pour approx. 1 quart (1 liter) of
water into the detergent
chamber I; see Page 17.
q Fill a regular measuring cup
halfway full of detergent and
pour into detergent chamber I.
i Do not use special detergents
for delicates or wool (this will
cause excessive sudsing).
q Close the flap of the detergent
dispenser.
q Close the door.
q Set the program selector to
regular/cotton tempPlus.
The start/pause indicator light
flashes red.
q Press the start/pause button.
The program starts.
The indicator light is on (red).
i The display shows the run time
of program.
When the display shows 0:00":
q Open the door.
q Turn the program selector to
off.
Preparing the laundry
d CAUTION d
Loose debris (coins, paper clips,
nails and other hard objects) can
damage items of clothing as well
as parts of the washing machine
(e.g. drum).
q Empty all pockets.
q Brush off lint and dirt.
q Close zippers, button up duvets
and hooks.
q Remove curtain rings or tie
them up in a net bag.
q Remove pins, buttons, buckles
and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior.
q Remove nonĆwashable trim
and ornaments.
q Turn synthetic knitwear
insideĆout to avoid pilling.
q Treat spots and stains.
q Delicate items such as
underwired bras (the wire may
come loose during washing
and cause damage), small
items (socks and
handkerchiefs), hosiery and
belts should be washed in a
mesh bag to prevent tangling
during the wash cycle.